Job Description: The
primary function of the Cultural Resources Specialist position is to support
the CMEC Cultural Resources Program as needed with archeology and historic
resources background research, fieldwork, and subsequent report
preparation. Duties may include
conducting archival research; recording archeological and historic resources in
the field independently and/or at the direction of senior staff; supporting client,
resource agency, and landowner/land agent coordination; preparing and
supporting the preparation of documents such as background studies, agency
coordination letters, National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106
consultation, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) sections, and technical
reports; supporting curation of archeological materials and field records at
state and federal repositories; and other tasks assigned by archeological and
historic resources Principal Investigators, CMEC Principals, and environmental
Project Managers for projects in Oklahoma, Texas, and surrounding states. This position will require the ability to
work in difficult conditions (e.g., remote locations, summer heat, difficult
terrain).

Compensation for a full-time position will
include a competitive salary and benefits package (health insurance, vacation,
profit sharing, etc.). A part-time
position is possible.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will possess, at a
minimum, a bachelor’s degree in archeology, anthropology, history, historic
preservation, or a closely related field.
Required: strong writing
skills, valid driver’s license, an overall dedication to excellence, a strong
work ethic, and a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a
team. Preferred: graduate degree in archeology, anthropology, history,
historic preservation, or a closely related field; knowledge of Oklahoma and
Texas archeology and history; at least six months of internship, archeology
field school, or professional cultural resources experience; knowledge of
Oklahoma and Texas regulatory compliance frameworks; experience with a range of
Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment; experience with archeological and/or
historic resources surveys; familiarity with NHPA/NEPA compliance; report
production and general quality control; previous work for state Departments of
Transportation (DOTs); experience with tablet applications and resource
databases; RPA designation. It is
preferred that candidates are already based in Oklahoma.

If you are interested in a challenging and
rewarding opportunity with a growing firm, please e-mail (in PDF, RTF, or MS
Word format) a short sample of original writing (e.g., an extract from a
consulting report, honors or degree thesis, or research paper), cover letter,
resume, and contact information for three references to jobs@coxmclain.com.
Please include the following as the subject line of your email: CMEC CR 2017-002. CMEC is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.